Author: Lillian Ward
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The Spirit of Democracy and Legal Attacks on the President: Understanding America’s Unwritten Constitution
The spirit of democracy is a force that challenges the very idea of a government of laws, not of men and undermines our republican form of government. Recent warnings of becoming a banana republic, where the winning party tries to imprison figures of the opposition, are a result of this force. The indictment of Donald…
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The Debate over ESG: Is It Compatible with Capitalism?
Criticism of ESG, an investment discipline that scores companies based on their environmental, social, and governance measures, is increasing, particularly in conservative states. Critics argue that giving value to moral or scientific imperatives goes against the profit principle at the heart of the free market. However, supporters of ESG, including billionaires like Mike Bloomberg and…
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Former President Trump’s Second Arraignment: A Peaceful Rally and Dwindling Support
Former President Donald Trump’s second arraignment was marked by a small crowd of supporters and a large media presence. Federal and local authorities were on high alert, with some Trump allies calling for protests and retribution. Laura Loomer tweeted about a “peaceful rally” outside the arraignment proceedings, while authorities warned about a local chapter of…
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Texas Lawmakers Unanimously Pass a Bill Clarifying Abortion Laws for Life-Threatening Conditions
Texas lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle have come to a rare agreement regarding abortion. During the recent legislative session, the Texas senate unanimously passed a bill that clarifies how Texas’s abortion laws allow immediate treatment for a life-threatening condition known as previable premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). The bill was subsequently agreed…